December 25, 2022:
The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating an armed robbery that occurred at the Cenex gas station in Gilman, Wisconsin.
This is an active, ongoing investigation, and the suspect is still at large. There is no evidence that would indicate the general public is in danger at this time.
Further details will be released as soon as possible.
Update: December 27, 2022:
On December 24, 2022, at 5:47 p.m., the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting an armed robbery at a gas station located at 485 East Main Street in the Village of Gilman, Taylor County.
It was reported that a man entered the gas station in dark clothing wearing gloves and a mask to cover his face. The suspect was armed with a handgun that he pointed at the clerk while demanding money. The clerk indicated that the suspect exited the store with the money and was last seen leaving the scene on foot.
Taylor County Sheriff’s deputies arrived on scene and were unable to locate the suspect. However, they were able to follow the suspects foot tracks in the snow which led to an area where it appeared the suspect entered a parked vehicle and drove away.
Taylor County detectives continued the investigation into the robbery, and a suspect developed. On December 26, 2022, a search warrant was conducted on the suspect's home, which is also located in the village of Gilman. As a result, 36-year-old named Tommy Lee Wilkes was arrested and taken into custody for the robbery.
Source: Taylor County Sheriff's Office
(This post was last modified: 12-28-2022, 04:04 AM by My Northern Wisconsin.)
The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating an armed robbery that occurred at the Cenex gas station in Gilman, Wisconsin.
This is an active, ongoing investigation, and the suspect is still at large. There is no evidence that would indicate the general public is in danger at this time.
Further details will be released as soon as possible.
Update: December 27, 2022:
On December 24, 2022, at 5:47 p.m., the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting an armed robbery at a gas station located at 485 East Main Street in the Village of Gilman, Taylor County.
It was reported that a man entered the gas station in dark clothing wearing gloves and a mask to cover his face. The suspect was armed with a handgun that he pointed at the clerk while demanding money. The clerk indicated that the suspect exited the store with the money and was last seen leaving the scene on foot.
Taylor County Sheriff’s deputies arrived on scene and were unable to locate the suspect. However, they were able to follow the suspects foot tracks in the snow which led to an area where it appeared the suspect entered a parked vehicle and drove away.
Taylor County detectives continued the investigation into the robbery, and a suspect developed. On December 26, 2022, a search warrant was conducted on the suspect's home, which is also located in the village of Gilman. As a result, 36-year-old named Tommy Lee Wilkes was arrested and taken into custody for the robbery.
Source: Taylor County Sheriff's Office